Ohio artists unite to inspire civic engagement through ArtsVote yard signs
As part of the ArtsVote Ohio effort, the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with CreativeOhio, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, ArtWorks (Cincinnati), and LAND Studio present “Get Out the Vote” themed yard signs to be distributed across the state in four cities.
Thirteen artists — distributed among Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton — created 12 different 18″ x 24” full-color signs encouraging people to vote. The signs are provided for free to Ohio arts organizations and residents through arts organization partnerships in each participating city.
“Many of us may not immediately see the connections between democracy and our daily lives,” said Joni Doherty, senior program officer for Democracy and the Arts. “The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is pleased to support ArtsVote Ohio during this critical election year. The artists who contributed to this project help to make that connection in ways that appeal to our hearts and minds.”
ArtsVote Ohio participating artists:
April Bleakney, Cleveland, Ohio
Maria Carluccio, Columbus, Ohio
Bing Davis, Dayton, Ohio
Jon Flannery & Julipa Lipovsky, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jeni Jenkins, Cincinnati, Ohio
John Lanzador, Cincinnati, Ohio
James Pate, Dayton, Ohio
Lisa Quine, Cleveland, Ohio
Stephanie Rond, Columbus, Ohio
Erin Smith Glenn, Dayton, Ohio
Amy Turn Sharp, Columbus, Ohio
Antwoine Washington, Cleveland, Ohio.
The yard signs are available for pick up at the following organizations while supplies last, starting Friday, Sept. 27. The full list of hours and addresses are available at creativeoh.org/yard-signs/.
Dayton Area (Starting Monday, Sept. 30):
Dayton Metro Library (all locations)
Gem City Market
League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area
Rosewood Arts Center.
Cincinnati Area:
Art Academy of Cincinnati
ArtWorks
Cincinnati Museum of Art
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Contemporary Arts Center
WavePool.
Cleveland Area:
Cleveland Public Library (all locations)
Harness Cycle
LAND Studio.
Columbus Area:
Dublin Arts Council
Gateway Film Center
Greater Columbus Arts Council (Starting Monday, September 30)
McConnell Arts Center.
ArtsVote Ohio (AVO), a collaboration between CreativeOhio and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), has launched its nonpartisan, statewide effort to encourage voter participation from Ohio creatives. With a robust collection of resources, including inspirational artwork from Ohio artists, AVO aims to empower artists, arts administrators, arts patrons and more with the tools and knowledge needed to encourage robust voter turnout and engagement in the legislative process. The ArtsVote Ohio effort is supported by Edwards Companies, Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Human Race Theatre, Orange Barrel Media and Tonic Studios. Learn more at artsvoteohio.org.
About CreativeOhio: CreativeOhio is the collective statewide voice for Ohio’s creative sector. Driven by over 130 member organizations, CreativeOhio provides leadership, advocacy, and support to strengthen and enhance the state through arts, culture and creativity. For more, visit creativeoh.org.
About the Charles. F. Kettering Foundation: The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research. Founded in 1927 “to sponsor and carry out scientific research for the benefit of humanity,” the foundation is inspired by the innovativeness and ingenuity of its founder, the American inventor Charles F. Kettering. For the past four decades, the foundation’s research and programs have focused on the needs of democracy worldwide. Today, the organization is committing itself to advancing inclusive democracies by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.
About Greater Columbus Arts Council: Mission of the Greater Columbus Arts Council: To champion and elevate the arts and cultural expression of Greater Columbus. gcac.org. The Greater Columbus Arts Council receives major financial support from the City of Columbus, Franklin County Commissioners, the Ohio Arts Council and The Ohio State University.
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